Jerusalem: A Holy City

National Standards ELEMENT TWO: PLACES AND REGIONS 4. The physical and human characteristics of places 6. How Culture and Experience Influence People's Perceptions of Places and Regions

Arizona Geography Standards Grade 6 Strand 4 Geography Concept 2 Places and Regions PO 3 Describe the interactions of people in different places and regions. PO 4 Explain why places and regions serve as cultural symbols such as Jerusalem being a sacred place for Jews, Christians, and Muslims). PO 5 Describe the physical and human characteristics of places and regions of a Middle Eastern country.

Arizona Geography Standards Grade 7 Strand 4 Geography Concept 2 Places and Regions PO 1 Describe the human and physical characteristics of places and regions. PO 3 Compare the historical and contemporary interactions among people in different places and regions.

Arizona Geography Standards Grade 8 Strand 4 Geography Concept 2 Places and Regions PO3 Examine relationships and interactions (e.g., Middle East Conflicts, NATO, European Union) among regions

Arizona Reading Standards Grade 6, 7, and 8 Strand 3 Comprehending Informational Text Concept 1 Expository Text PO 2 Summarize the main idea and critical details of expository text, maintaining chronological or logical order PO 4 Identify the author’s stated or implied purposes(s) for writing expository text Grade 6 PO 9 Draw valid conclusions about expository text, supported by text evidence

Arizona Writing Standards Grade 6, 7, and 8 Strand 1 Writing Process PO 4 Establish a central idea appropriate to the type of writing. Strand 3 Writing Applications Concept 5 Literary Response PO1 Write a response to literature that : a. presents several clear ideas b. supports inferences and conclusions with examples from the text, personal experience, references to other works, or reference to non- print media c. relates own ideas to supporting details in a clear and logical manner

Materials  Reading called “Jerusalem: A Holy City”  Student Worksheet  Teacher Answer Key to Worksheet  Map of Israel  Map of Jerusalem  Optional News Article: “Explosions Rock Jerusalem Mall” by Jason Keyser, Associated Press, December 1, 2001

Objectives  The student will be able to:  Identify which religions consider Jerusalem a holy city.  Identify cultural landmarks in Jerusalem.  Identify cultural symbols used by Jews, Christians, and Muslims.  Identify the author’s purpose in writing this informational text  Make inferences based on the literary selection  Draw conclusions based on the literary text

Procedures  Prerequisite Reading Skills: Determining author's purpose  Prerequisite Writing Skills: Identifying the main idea and the conclusion of a written work  1. Set: Have students list famous cities and their landmarks. Some examples are:  Paris--Eiffel Tower  San Francisco--Golden Gate Bridge  Vatican City--St. Peter's Church  Salt Lake City--LDS Temple.  Then discuss which of these landmarks are secular and which have a religious meaning. Do we feel differently about secular landmarks than we do about religious landmarks? Now mention Jerusalem if it has not been already mentioned.

Procedures  2. Have the students find Israel and then Jerusalem on the maps provided.

Procedures  3. Have the students read silently the reading selection entitled Jerusalem: A Holy City. As they are reading have them examine the map of Jerusalem and locate the landmarks cited in the reading.

Jerusalem: A Holy City

Western Wall and Tomb of David

Dome of the Rock and Al Aqsa

Via Dolorosa and Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Procedures  4. After students have completed the reading, lead a class discussion of the information. Why is Jerusalem important? How does this fighting make you feel? Why do you think people might disagree? Do you think that  (1) people with different values (example--people who park cars in the front yard versus those who disapprove of parking cars in the front yard),  (2) people with different racial backgrounds (Native American, Black, Hispanic, White, or Asian), or  (3) people of different economic status (example: rich/poor) might disagree? Is it tough to have all people agree? What can be done?

Procedures  5. Students will complete the assessment worksheet to test for comprehension of geography knowledge as well as practice language arts skills that are measured by state- mandated tests.

Assessment The assessment designed for this lesson is modeled after state-mandated tests given in Arizona schools; therefore, the writing and reading assessment will be done in multiple- choice format. Assessment Worksheet Items 1-4 and 6 assess geography knowledge. (5 items) Items 5, 8 and 9 assess writing standards in an objective test format. (3 items) Items 1-4, 7, and 9 assess reading standards in an objective test format. (6 items) Mastery is considered 80% or higher.

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Reading ELL Standards

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Jerusalem: A Holy City Overview The ancient city of Jerusalem is still a very important city in today's world. Why has Jerusalem remained one of the most visited and revered cities? It is because three major religions consider Jerusalem to be a holy city.

Jerusalem: A Holy City Purpose Students will learn which three religions consider Jerusalem a holy city. They will also learn what cultural landmarks can be found in the city and what cultural symbols each religion uses.

Jerusalem: A Holy City Materials Reading called “Jerusalem: A Holy City” Student Worksheet Teacher Answer Key to Worksheet Map of Israel Map of Jerusalem Optional News Article: “Explosions Rock Jerusalem Mall” by Jason Keyser, Associated Press, December 1, 2001 Additional Materials Needed for ELL Mural Vocabulary cards

Jerusalem: A Holy City Jerusalem - capital of Israel Islam - religion that Mohammed started Christianity - religion that believes Jesus is the son of God Judaism - believes in one God and is one of the major religions in Jerusalem Vocabulary for ELLs

Jerusalem: A Holy City

Assessments The assessment designed for this lesson is modeled after state-mandated tests given in Arizona schools; therefore, the writing and reading assessment will be done in multiple-choice format. Assessment Worksheet Items 1-4 and 6 assess geography knowledge. (5 items) Items 5, 8 and 9 assess writing standards in an objective test format. (3 items) Items 1-4, 7, and 9 assess reading standards in an objective test format. (6 items) Mastery is considered 80% or higher.

Jerusalem: A Holy City Assessments ELL How is the assessment modified for ELL students? Beginning ELL student can label the mural or draw their own mural about Jerusalem. What will be the mastery criteria for the assessment? 5 major elements is mastery for Beginning, Intermediate- 6 major elements